What method is best for fueling your boat up at your dock?

[Evening Shade]

That 2017 GS20 doesn't need ethanol-free gas....

You are correct, but I prefer to not use E10. I add fuel stabilizer all the time too. I'm sure its overkill, but I never have to worry about water accumulating in the tank over the winter.

Ethanol free fuel is about $2.75/gal here which is only about $0.75 more per gallon than E10 so its worth the extra expense to me.

[Jules210]

I have a similar process to charlesml3 .

10- 5 gallon cans (they fit 5.5 gallons actually if you top off) combined with one of the cheapest and best tools on the market a Shaker Siphon

This method saves me about $40/tank over buying on the lake. And it really isn't all that painful. I just put 10 gallons in everytime we go out. My boat is always full!

This is exactly what we do. That little gadget is clean and easy and you don't need to worry about batteries. We have 6 gas cans that anytime we leave camp we take the empty ones and refill them. When ever we are done riding one of the toys we top off the gas. Waiting till it is empty takes way too many cans at once

[charlesml3]

I don't have any trouble finding ethanol free fuel near the lake and I can get it for $1 cheaper per gallon compared to the marinas.

That 2017 GS20 doesn't need ethanol-free gas....

[Evening Shade]

Part of the reason I buy at the lake is ethanol free gas. Do you all fill up at a station with ethanol free gas or whatever's closest and cheapest?


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I don't have any trouble finding ethanol free fuel near the lake and I can get it for $1 cheaper per gallon compared to the marinas.

[rlwagens]

+1 for the super siphon. I have two and it will empty 2 cans in the time it takes me to walk up the dock to the cottage and back for the next pair of cans.

[SANonTellico]

My solution:
- Get a very large funnel at your local auto parts store (https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...rchTerm=funnel)
- Get an 8-10 inch length of clear tubing from your local Home Depot. (1" ID, 1.25" OD) It needs to fit around the outside of the funnel.
- Use a hose clamp to secure the hose to the funnel
The hose is a mildly snug fit when you push it down into the filler neck on the boat and holds the funnel solidly in place.

With this setup you can pour gas in VERY fast, don't use the spout on your gas can, just open the gas can and pour directly.

I have four VP Racing gas cans and put 6 gallons in them, I can empty all four cans in under 5 minutes.

A couple FYI's:
- I love the VP gas cans, very large mouth that pours fast and no need to open the vent cap but they're tall and don't fit in most car trunks. Also tend to tip over much easier than typical gas cans, you'll want to secure them in your vehicle.
- If you have the newer style gas can without a separate vent cap (thank you California), then you can easily add them yourself. This will make it pour much better. I also recommend drilling the vent cap itself out to give it even better flow, it makes a big difference. https://picclick.com/60-Yellow-VENT-...660506006.html

[swankster]

I like the idea of the racing cans but I use the shaker siphon and cheaper 5 gal cans. I got a 50gal tank off an older delivery truck before it was scrapped and am trying to figure out how to transfer the fuel from it to the boat when the tank would be in the back of my truck.

[homer12]

Part of the reason I buy at the lake is ethanol free gas. Do you all fill up at a station with ethanol free gas or whatever's closest and cheapest?


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[Kmayotte]

charlesml3 's pump is cool and reasonably priced. The shaker siphon is about the same speed.

The new DropNFill bucket is a cool low tech alternative (invented by pro wakeboarder Cobe Mikacich). Although it should have a shut off valve should you have an issue mid-fill.

[charlesml3]

So does the pump empty the cans faster than pouring or does it just keep you from having to lift the can and pour?

It's about 4 minutes to empty a 5-gallon can. I think that's faster than pouring, but the pump has 2 advantages. 1) You don't have to hold the can. 2) It has an auto-shut-off sensor. Works like a champ, too. I don't worry about walking up to get another can while one is emptying.

-Charles

[Kmayotte]

I have a similar process to charlesml3 .

10- 5 gallon cans (they fit 5.5 gallons actually if you top off) combined with one of the cheapest and best tools on the market a Shaker Siphon

This method saves me about $40/tank over buying on the lake. And it really isn't all that painful. I just put 10 gallons in ever ytime we go out. My boat is always full!

[Evening Shade]

I can get a pic/video later this week. The majority of my crew using the same process. Works great!

Thanks. That would be great.

[NautiqueJeff]

I have eight of the VP Racing jugs, and they are great. They flow fast, and each one can hold six gallons safely.

[jondavis08]

I can get a pic/video later this week. The majority of my crew using the same process. Works great!

[jondavis08]

Yes, because of the pressure build up it'll drain the majority of the can and fast. Once I open up the vent(only have to open slightly) I just let it be and continue getting the boat ready. You'll have to hold the can up to drain the last little bit but it's pretty light at the part.